Kettle Run High vs P.B. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettle Run High
Nokesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,175 students
P.B. Smith Elementary
Warrenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Kettle Run High Nokesville, Virginia | P.B. Smith Elementary Warrenton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 317 | #97 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #349 of 16,910 | #853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,175 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 92% |
| city | Nokesville | Warrenton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •P.B. Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 88.3).
- •P.B. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 79%).
- •Kettle Run High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •P.B. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 13.5%).
- •Kettle Run High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Kettle Run High is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 440.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kettle Run High better than P.B. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), P.B. Smith Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 88.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kettle Run High and P.B. Smith Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Nokesville and Warrenton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettle Run High: 1,175. P.B. Smith Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettle Run High and P.B. Smith Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kettle Run High is 26th of 317 and P.B. Smith Elementary is 97th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).